December 25, 2011
Dear musicians,
You may already be familiar with Harry Connick Jr’s album “Blue Light, Red Light”. If not, here is a great track to wet your appetite.
Song: Blue Light, Red Light
Album: Blue Light, Red Light
Artist; Harry Connick Jr.
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November 25, 2010
Dear Musicians,
Came across this beautiful rendition of a Neil Young cover. Enjoy.
Song: Harvest Moon
Artist: Cassandra Wilson
Album: From soundtrack to “My Blueberry Nights”
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January 29, 2010
Dear Musicians,
This is one of the funkiest songs I know. Get ready to shake it. (Yes another song for Steve Gadd to shine).
Artist: Al Jarreau
Album: Roof Garden
Song: Roof Garden
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January 23, 2010
Dear Musicians,
Today’s pick is from one of my all-time favorite albums. Al Jarreau recorded “This Time” in 1980 with producer Jay Graydon. Nothing but the best of the best musicians on this album. A lot of the songs are really “funky” and performed with a lot of taste and soul. Do yourself a favor and check it out.
Album: This Time
Artist: Al Jarreau
Song: Spain
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September 25, 2009
Dear Musicians,
You’ll love this one, I know it…
A friend passed this along. Funny. You can learn more about the artist on his site.
Artist: David Tull
Album: I just want to get paid
Song: The minutes pass like hours when you sing
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September 10, 2009
Dear Musicians,
I have another real gem for you today. I’ve already posted a song by the unique Belgian band Aka Moon before but I had to post this one as well. I just came upon this live recording today and thought it was just too good to pass up.
Band: Aka Moon
Album: Aka Moon: Live at Vooruit
Song: Sa
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June 8, 2009
Dear Musicians,
Another treat today by one of the masters of the violin, Stephane Grapelli.
Artist: Stephane Grapelli and Julian Bream
Song: Nuages
May 18, 2009
Dear Musicians,
You’re in for a treat…again. Randy Waldman is just an amazing musician and arranger. Check out his version of “Peter and the Wolf”.
Artist: Randy Waldman
Album: Wigged Out
Song: Peter and the Wolf
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April 16, 2009
Dear Musicians,
For today’s pick I’ve chosen Blue Bossa…yes, I know, who wants to hear another version of Blue Bossa, right? Well, give this one a chance. When two masters go at it, there’s a good chance that something worthwhile comes out of it.
Artist: Chick Corea and Bobby McFerrin
Album: Play
Song: Blue Bossa
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February 24, 2009
Dear Musicians,
For today’s song suggestions I’ve picked a tune by a friend of mine Ernie Hammes, who made a name for himself playing with such artists as Maynard Ferguson and Carla Bley.
Artist: Ernie Hammes
Album: Stepwise
Song: 7.15am
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